Unsweet
DNCE Lyrics
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Except for your own (your own)
Elastic on your teeth
Don't bite it you know, no no
'Cause it's something, better rile you up
It's kinda beautiful and makes you feel alive (alive)
It's so magical, the way you walk
I like you unsweet
Don't need no manners
Don't need the good, the good grammar
When you pour your heart out on me (heart on me, when you pour your heart out on me)
I want you unsweet
You satisfy me
That brutal honesty
Won't you pour your heart out on me (heart out on me, when you pour your heart out on me)
I'm not your enemy,
I ain't changing you, no
Those girls are sickly sweet
Leave a burn on my tongue, oh yeah
'Cause it's something, better rile you up
It's kinda beautiful and makes you feel alive, alive
It's so magical, the way you walk
Yeah the way you talk, you got me hypnotized
I like you unsweet
Don't need no manners
Don't need the good, the good grammar
When you pour your heart out on me (heart on me, when you pour your heart out on me)
I want you unsweet
You satisfy me
That brutal honesty
Won't you pour your heart out on me (heart out on me, when you pour your heart out on me)
When you pour it up
I don't need a cup
Don't you clean it up
I don't mind getting messy with your love
When you pour it up
I don't need a cup
Don't you clean it up
I don't mind getting messy with your, messy with your love
I like you unsweet
Don't need no manners
Don't need the good, the good grammar
When you pour your heart out on me (heart on me, when you pour your heart out on me)
I want you unsweet
You satisfy me
That brutal honesty
Won't you pour your heart out on me (heart out on me, when you pour your heart out on me)
Dnce's song Unsweet is a funky and upbeat adventure all about finding the beauty in imperfections. The lyrics highlight the fact that the singer may not know much about history or social norms, but they are completely drawn to the unique characteristics of the person they are singing to. The elastic mentioned in the first verse is a metaphor for a person's personality, and the singer is encouraging the person not to change and remain true to themselves. They sing about the intoxicating effect of the person's authenticity and the hypnotizing effect it has on them.
The chorus, "I like you unsweet, don't need no manners, don't need the good, the good grammar," is all about the singer embracing the raw, unpolished qualities of the person they are singing to. They appreciate the brutal honesty that comes with being unapologetically themselves, and they want them to continue to pour their heart out, completely unfiltered. The bridge emphasizes this idea, with the singer expressing that they don't need clean, perfect love. They are perfectly content getting messy and enjoying the raw, unrefined side of love.
Overall, this song is a celebration of being true to yourself and not feeling the need to conform to societal expectations. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their unique qualities and not be afraid to show them to the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't know no history
I don't know much about you or your past
Except for your own (your own)
Except for what you tell me yourself
Elastic on your teeth
You have a smile that shows your teeth with an elastic quality
Don't bite it you know, no no
Don't bite your lip, it's not necessary
'Cause it's something, better rile you up
Because there's something about you that excites me
It's kinda beautiful and makes you feel alive (alive)
You have a spark that makes you captivating
It's so magical, the way you walk
Your stride has a certain magic to it
Yeah, the way you talk, you got me hypnotized
Your voice and speech have entranced me
I like you unsweet
I like you without the pretense of being overly nice
Don't need no manners
I don't expect you to behave in a certain polite way
Don't need the good, the good grammar
I don't need you to speak perfectly
When you pour your heart out on me (heart on me, when you pour your heart out on me)
When you express your true feelings and emotions to me
You satisfy me
I am content and fulfilled when I'm with you
That brutal honesty
Your honesty can be harsh, but I appreciate it
Won't you pour your heart out on me (heart out on me, when you pour your heart out on me)
Can you please be open and honest with your emotions towards me?
I'm not your enemy,
I'm not against you or your behavior
I ain't changing you, no
I am not trying to change who you are
Those girls are sickly sweet
Other women can be too sweet and fake
Leave a burn on my tongue, oh yeah
Their overly sweet behavior is unpleasant and leaves a bad taste in my mouth
When you pour it up
When you express yourself
I don't need a cup
I don't need a filter or mediator to hear your true feelings
Don't you clean it up
Don't try to hide or soften your language or behavior
I don't mind getting messy with your love
I am okay with things being raw and real with you
I like you unsweet
I like you genuine and sincere
Won't you pour your heart out on me (heart out on me, when you pour your heart out on me)
Can you be truthful and open with your emotions towards me?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH JONAS, NOLAN JOSEPH LAMBROZA, NEAL COLE WHITTLE PERSIANI, DEWAIN NEVINS WHITMORE, SIMON WILCOX, AARON MAX ZUCKERMAN
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